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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

Nottingham

Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul's Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a town near you as she embarks on her autumn nationwide tour.

Dates

From:
16 Sep 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Victoria Firth and Company presents BATTY!

Victoria Firth and Company presents BATTY!

Nottingham

Have you got a wild side? Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact, she's starting to wonder if she might be a witch…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
30 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 20:35
Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical

Nottingham

Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie - and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way - in this dazzlingly joyous love story for…

Dates

From:

21 Sep 2027to2 Oct 2027
Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

Nottingham

Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside thrilling new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Dates

From:

1 Feb 2027to6 Feb 2027
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Nottingham

What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.

Dates

From:

13 Oct 2026to17 Oct 2026
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
A Message For The Future

A Message For The Future

Nottingham

Crescendorious presents
A MESSAGE FOR THE FUTURE
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October, 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
35 minutes plus playtime, no interval
Djanogly Theatre
£18 one adult and one child
£8 per additional adult/child
Suitable for ages…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

3 Oct 2026to4 Oct 2026
Mother Deer

Mother Deer

Nottingham

Follow Mother Deer on her quest to bring the sunshine back to the forest in this sensory feast of storytelling full of mischief, wonder and magic.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
1 Nov 2026Open 12:30 - 13:15
From:
1 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 15:45
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Nottingham

West Bridgford Operatic Society return to The Squire Performing Arts Centre with the enchanting Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. Be prepared to fall under the spell of this timeless tale of romance, transformation, and the power of love to see…

Dates

From:

16 Feb 2027to20 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 22:00
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

TV star, broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder will star as The Spirit of the Beans in this gigantic pantomime, alongside returning Nottingham pantomime favourite and much-loved comedian Neil Hurst, who will star as Simon Trot.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

Nottingham

Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20's with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage), combined with all the romance and wit of one of the world's best- loved films.

Dates

From:

10 Aug 2027to14 Aug 2027
Hadestown

Hadestown

Nottingham

HADESTOWN  takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient Greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

Dates

From:

30 Mar 2027to10 Apr 2027
Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Nottingham

Saturday 17 April 2027 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm Albert Hall, Nottingham Tickets £22-£55 Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet. Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
From:
17 Apr 2027Open 19:30 - 22:15
From:
18 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
Kevin Quantum presents Anti-Gravity

Kevin Quantum presents Anti-Gravity

Nottingham

Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible illusions presented by the magician-scientist adventurer tutored by Penn & Teller.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
23 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 20:50
The Silence Of The Lambs

The Silence Of The Lambs

Nottingham

Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £22
The iconic psychological thriller A world stage premier The Silence Of The Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Come face to face with the chilling cultural…

Dates

From:

15 Sep 2026to19 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Nottingham Castle this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Belvoir Castle, Nottinghamshire

Dates

From:
26 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
48 Thoughts Per Minute

48 Thoughts Per Minute

Nottingham

An inventive, laugh-out-loud celebration of the many ways we think and experience the world inside our heads.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
15 Mar 2027Open 19:30 -
From:
16 Mar 2027Open 19:30 -
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
Chicago

Chicago

Nottingham

"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts". So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

Dates

From:

14 June 2027to19 June 2027
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Nottingham

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £28.50
Fasten your seat belts…
Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet's ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling…

Dates

From:

22 Sep 2026to26 Sep 2026Various Opening Times